A few weeks ago I bought several movies in Russian to watch and practice listening. One was Sherlock Holmes, and tonight I decided that it was time to watch it. As I take it out of the case, I notice that written very clearly on the disk is: "WARNING: All Reserved. For home, use only. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting or copying is a violation of applicable laws." You know, the usual disclaimer. The menu pops up, and all is normal. I press play, and I notice that the sound all of the sudden got really funny. There was a really annoying ringing noise, and the picture starts shaking a little. That's right folks, the movie I bought was a copy of someone holding a video camera in the theater. I guess that's what I get for paying $1.50 for a new release movie. So much for copyright laws! I can get a ticket from the police for jay walking, and yet buy these basically anywhere I want. Haha love it.
Lesson learned: Buy legit copies of movies to have an enjoyable movie experience.
Haha! Remember those $5.00 copies of Avatar we saw...when Avatar had just come out in theaters?! And our immense confusion at Eidelweiss over the video rental policy? "I can get 3 seasons for less than $10?! Seriously?! Oh...no??? Only if I bring it back? OK. Just the one then..." I'm still glad I have my Russian copy of Остаться ь живых. Just wish they had Season 5 when we were there. That's the good season. :D Gotta love Russia...
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